The South has always been known for its incredible culinary traditions, but beneath the familiar favorites like fried chicken ...

The kitchen of the American South has always been a place where cultures collide and histories simmer together. Think about ...

As I read the menu at a swanky New York restaurant recently, three items brought back memories of my childhood in rural Tennessee. "Turnip Greens and Polenta Napoleon," "Curry Okra Soufflé," and ...

October 15, 2025 • In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's ...

fried salmon croquettes on a black plate with a lettuce leaf and ramekin of white sauce - Africa Studio/Shutterstock Southern cooking is nothing if not resourceful, so it only makes sense that canned ...

The ingredients and cooking techniques of the South are fundamental to the overall American food scene as we know it. Whether is it BBQ, stews or indulgent desserts, so much of what the current ...